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INTRODUCTION

This manual is furnished with each new machine.  This manual will allow the Operator to get the best performance out of 
your RPS manufactured Scrubber-Drier, Sweeper, Burnisher, or Orbital Scrubber.  Read this manual thoroughly before 
operating or servicing the machine.

This machine will provide excellent performance, but the best results will be obtained at the most minimum costs if:

• The machine is regularly maintained - per the machine Preventative Maintenance instructions provided.

• The machine is operated with reasonable care and caution.

• The machine is maintained with manufacturer supplied parts.

ABOUT THIS  MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS:  

Tells you where to look in the manual.

SAFETY MESSAGES

:  Section contains important information regarding hazard or unsafe practices of the machine.  Lev-

els of hazards are identifi ed that could result in product or personal injury, or severe injury resulting in death.

OPERATION CONTROLS / MACHINE COMPONENTS

:  Shows you the different machine controls and features.

MACHINE SETUP

:  Tells you how to setup machine from un-crating to installing squeegee and brushes.

MACHINE OPERATION

:  Section is to familiarize the operator with the operation and function of the machine.

BATTERY CHARGING

:  Shows you how to charge the batteries (on-board and off board charging).

MAINTENANCE

:  This section contains preventative maintenance to keep the machine and it’s components in good work-

ing condition.  They are listed in this general order:

• Batteries
• Scrub Brushes
• Adjusting Squeegee
• Service Schedule
• Machine Trouble Shooting

TROUBLE SHOOTING

:  A list of common problems that may occur.

MACHINE SPECS:  

Tells you Machine Specifi cations for the various parts of the machine.

MACHINE INSTALL FORM

:  Should be fi lled out upon machine installation and faxed to 1-866-632-6961 or online at 

www.rpscorporation.com.

WARRANTY POLICY

:  Tells you coverage, exclusions and limitations to warranty. 

NOTE

:  The serial number of your machine is located on the lower half of the control panel of the machine.

AS OUR POLICY IS ONE OF CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT - ALL INFORMATION AND 

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

SERIAL NUMBER

Summary of Contents for GTX 26'' DISK

Page 1: ...0 Cylindrical 34 Cylindrical 28 Orbital 32 Orbital www rpscorporation com 1711 South Street Racine WI 53404 USA 800 450 9824 001 262 681 6470 VERSION 15 167 2015 RPS Corporation GTX OP EN Read the Ope...

Page 2: ...u the different machine controls and features MACHINE SETUP Tells you how to setup machine from un crating to installing squeegee and brushes MACHINE OPERATION Section is to familiarize the operator w...

Page 3: ...just Cylinderical Wipers 20 Open Recovery Lid 21 Flush Recovery Tank 21 Clean Drain Saver 21 Clean Vacuum Screen 21 Solution Filter 22 Cleaning Solution Filter 22 Squeegee Up 22 Squeegee Down 22 Drain...

Page 4: ...sponsibility DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNLESS You are trained and authorized to do so You have read and understood this Operator s Manual On surfaces with greater than a 2 grade unless this machine...

Page 5: ...ove paint over or destroy warning decals If warning decals become damaged call 1 262 681 3583 for free replacements WARNING Dress safely Do not wear a neck tie scarf or any loose or dangling clothing...

Page 6: ...O MANUAL OR CALL 011 262 681 3583 DANGER EXPLOSION RISK EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS FORMS WHEN BATTERIES ARE CHARGING AN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK CAN CAUSE THIS GAS TO EXPLODE ONLY CHARGE THE BATTERIES IN THIS...

Page 7: ...Squeegee 10 CIRCUIT BREAKER 15 amp Positive Bus Bar 11 CIRCUIT BREAKER 15 amp Negative Bus Bar 12 CIRCUIT BREAKER 10 amp Side Broom Motors 13 CIRCUIT BREAKER 2 amp Side Broom Lift Actuator 14 SPRAY J...

Page 8: ...CHARGE CYCLE METER Shows the amount of charges on a machine 6 MANAGER SOLUTION LOCKOUT OPTIONAL Allows ability to set Solution Flow and then remove Key to not allow changing of parameters 7 MANAGER DO...

Page 9: ...s 10 FRONT DRIVE TIRE Drives and steers the machine 11 TIE DOWN POINTS Location for tie down straps during transport 12 SIDE WIPERS Controls water on turns by directing it to the Squeegee 13 REAR WHEE...

Page 10: ...approximately 35 gallons of dirty recovered water 3 FOAM PROTECTION SCREEN Used to protect the Vacuum Motor from debris 4 VACUUM SCREEN BOX Houses the Dual Stainless Vacuum Screen Shut off balls 5 DR...

Page 11: ...umber of hours that the machine has been ON 6 SCRUB BRUSH HOUR METER Indicates the total number of hours that the brush motors have been used 7 TRANSPORT HOUR METER Indicates the total number of hours...

Page 12: ...TIONS 1 Turn all switches to the OFF position and remove Key 2 Tip Tank back Attach all Battery Cables to Terminals as shown below 3 Turn ON main power switch and check the LCD to ensure correct insta...

Page 13: ...egee in the up position turn machine power OFF 2 Disconnect Vacuum Hose A from Squeegee and loosen both knobs B SEE BELOW 3 Pull Squeegee assembly backward from the lifting carrier 4 Inspect or repair...

Page 14: ...ush up on to the motor drive hub Make sure the scissors close and lock on the brushes SEE BELOW INSTALLING DRIVER PADS 1 Select the correct Pads that best meet your cleaning application needs Consult...

Page 15: ...f of Scrub deck to allow access to the brushes SEE BELOW 5 Slide Brush D into Brush area and engage onto the Brush Driver on the opposite side SEE BELOW 6 With Brushes engaged re attach the Side Door...

Page 16: ...Grip Face of EDGE ORBITZ Deck the machine is ready to use LEVELING EDGE ORBITZ DECKS NOTICE All Scrubdeck s should be level at time of machine delivery If machine Scrubdeck is not level Contact your S...

Page 17: ...and lowers the rear of the Scrubdeck After Scrubdeck has been leveled ensure correct pitch backward if you have retighten Locking Nuts C LEVELING CYLINDRICAL DECKS NOTICE All Scrubdeck s should be le...

Page 18: ...tion OFF completely just release the Foot Pedal or use dash mounted switch 2 Keep an eye on the clear Vacuum cover to make sure that there is not any foamy buildup in the Recovery Tank If excess foam...

Page 19: ...Switch A 2 Lower Scrubdeck head to the floor by pressing the Scrubdeck Switch on the Control Panel D 3 Press up or down on the Solution Flow Switch C to regulate the amount of solution flow 4 Begin sc...

Page 20: ...To adjust Wiper to the desired height just slide the Wiper up or down in the slots and tighten the screws ADJUST SHROUDS 1 For Shroud adjustments loosen the Start Knobs C and remove Shroud SEE BELOW 2...

Page 21: ...ntrol Panel CLEAN DRAIN SAVER With Recovery Lid open and Tank fully drained 1 Remove 2 Squeegee Intake Hose D from Drain Saver strainer E SEE BELOW 2 Remove stainless screen and dispose of debris 3 Ri...

Page 22: ...Unscrew the clear cap C from house D and remove the stainless steel screen E SEE BELOW 3 Rinse any debris from the screen with clean water 4 Reinstall screen and screw cap back on tightly SQUEEGEE UP...

Page 23: ...tion Tank You can refill the Solution Tank while the Recovery Tank is draining 1 To drain the Recovery Tank remove Drain Hose D by loosening the Recovery Hose Gasket E at the rear of the Tank and tip...

Page 24: ...ine It is designed to charge the Batter ies at the appropriate rate If you must use a different charger disconnect the Batteries before charging to avoid damage to the electronic speed controller EXTE...

Page 25: ...charge the Batter ies at the appropriate rate If you must use a different charger disconnect the Batteries before charging to avoid damage to the electronic speed controller ON BOARD BATTERY CHARGING...

Page 26: ...ar rings or metal wrist watches when servicing this machine as they can cause an electrical short circuit which can cause serious burns INSPECTION AND CLEANING Keep Batteries clean and dry from residu...

Page 27: ...Check Scrubdeck and Squeegee lifting cables for wear and spring tension 2 Check machine for water leaks and loose nuts and bolts 3 Check to see if Battery cables are tightened Tighten if needed 8 10 f...

Page 28: ...TTERY 3 WATER LEVEL Overfilled Full Low Dry BATTERY 4 HYDROMETER BATTERY 4 ELECTROLYTE CLARITY Clear Cloudy Particulate Dark BATTERY 4 WATER LEVEL Overfilled Full Low Dry BATTERY 5 HYDROMETER BATTERY...

Page 29: ...BACK UP ALARM REVERSE ONLY CLEAN AND OR LUBRICATE IN SPEC REPAIR PROBLEM SOLUTION TANK CONDITION SQUEEGEE PIVOT POINTS KNOBS SOLUTION FILTER CLEANING SCRUB DECK LINKAGE STEERING CHAIN VISUALLY INSPEC...

Page 30: ...ANK LOW REFILL SOLUTION TANK FLOW LEVER TURNED DOWN TURN LEVER MORE OPEN SOLUTION FILTER CLOGGED REMOVE COVER AND CLEAN SOLUTION LINE CLOGGED REMOVE AND BLOW OUT WITH COM PRESSED AIR SOLUTION VALVE CL...

Page 31: ...RE REDUCE PRESSURE WITH SWITCH WORN DRIVE TIRE REPLACE TIRES HEAVY SOAP CONCRENTRATION CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER PARKING BRAKE DOESN T WORK NOT ON A LEVEL FLOOR MOVE TO LEVEL SURFACE TO PARK MACH...

Page 32: ...1 7601 and 7602 ERROR Scrubdeck current over load This can occur when driving over a bump in the floor To restart turn OFF the Key and turn it on again To avoid this error either slow down on bumpy pa...

Page 33: ...t the traction motor cable first 8 7802 ERROR The traction motor pulled excessive current perhaps running a ramp for more than the 60 seconds allow ing for this Turn OFF the Key turn on again and cont...

Page 34: ...28 14 71 35 cm 32 E 1 32 14 81 35 cm EDGE ORBITZ Scrubdeck Motor 1 1 0 hp 746 watts 2500 rpm Optional EDGE ORBITZ Scrubdeck Motor 1 1 2 hp 746 watts 2900 rpm Scrubdeck Down Pressure 0 250 lb 0 113 kg...

Page 35: ...Desk Pad Size 13 15 or 17 DISK PADS DISK LEVEL COLOR Super Black 422BB Very High Black Black 422B High Black Brown 422BR High Brown Green 422G Medium Green Blue 422BL Moderate Blue Red 422R Moderate...

Page 36: ...N A N A N A N A Tough Grit 22 521S 25 521S 28 521S 32 521S Midi Grit 22 521C 25 521C 28 521C 32 521C Light Grit 22 521PS 25 521PS 28 521PS 32 521PS Poly 028 N A N A N A N A Nylon 016 22 521N 25 521N...

Page 37: ...e 1 Front Blade and 2 Backup Wheels with hardware NOTICE Squeegee Assemblies complete listed above all come with Linatex blades NOTICE Size is stamped into the top of the painted steel squeegee body o...

Page 38: ...l begin on date of machine installation to end user or 6 months after shipment from RPS Corporation to the distributor if unsold at that time This warranty includes all parts and original equipment ac...

Page 39: ...t the debris hopper and correct installation Correct operation of the main broom and side broom levers and understands to park with brushes in UP position Trained on the Wet Sweep bypass door and not...

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